1859 Double Eagle, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR62 Gilt
NGC. A seated figure of Liberty faces left on the obverse
supporting a fasces with her right hand and a shield with her left.
An eagle is standing behind the shield. The denomination 20
DOLLARS, the date, 1859, and the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
are within a heavy oak and laurel wreath. Both designs were created
by Anthony Paquet. Struck in copper with a reeded edge, later gilt.
A radiant example, well struck save for stars 7 to 10. The upper
right obverse is minutely granular and has a few thin marks. The
reverse rim is unusually high between 7 o'clock and 1 o'clock. In
an older NGC holder that omits the gilt designation.From The Madison Collection. (PCGS# 12025)